Category Archives: Faith & Spiritual Growth

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Twenty-five years after September 11, remembering the courage and sacrifice of those who ran toward danger raises a deeper question: What does it mean for followers of Jesus to become peacemakers in a world still divided by fear, anger and hatred? Continue reading →

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Green Pastures at 125 Miles an Hour

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Sometimes God provides the strength to keep going. Other times, He leads us into green pastures and invites us to stop. A reflection on Psalm 23, rest, restoration and learning to receive what God provides. Continue reading →

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God Is Good Even When Life Isn’t

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Life isn’t always easy, but God’s goodness never changes. Discover how gratitude rooted in His character can bring hope through life’s most difficult seasons. Continue reading →

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More Power To Us | Pentecost, Prayer, and the Power of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Pentecost reminds us that Christianity spread across the world not because the disciples were extraordinary people—but because ordinary people were filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit that transformed fearful followers into fearless witnesses still lives in us today. Continue reading →

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When Grace Is More Than Enough

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Paul begged God to remove his “thorn in the flesh.” God didn’t remove it—but He offered something greater:

“My grace is sufficient for you.”

We all carry thorns. Different struggles. Different failures. Different patterns. But the good news is this: God’s grace is greater than every one of them. Continue reading →

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The God We Are Meant to Enjoy

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What if the goal of the Christian life is not merely to obey God or work for Him—but to actually enjoy Him? Scripture points us toward a relationship rooted not just in duty, but in delight. Continue reading →

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The Spirit in You Is Greater

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

What carried the disciples into a hostile world wasn’t courage alone—it was the power of the Spirit within them. And that same power is at work in us today. Continue reading →

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Easter’s Over—Now What? Living into the Sacrifice We Didn’t Deserve

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

Easter is over—but what if it’s actually the beginning? A reflection on how the resurrection isn’t just something we celebrate once a year, but something we’re meant to live into every day. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Towel

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

On the night before the cross, Jesus had all power in His hands—and chose to use it to serve. A Maundy Thursday reflection on humility, love, and what it really means to follow Him. Continue reading →

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From Hosanna to the Cross: Learning Non-Fickle Faith

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Writing & Photography by David K. Carpenter

A Holy Week reflection on how quickly our faith can shift—from celebration to silence—and what it means to develop a faith that stays. While our faith may falter, Jesus remains unwaveringly faithful. The invitation is simple but powerful: when we stumble, will we move away from Him—or toward Him? Continue reading →

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